I took the 6 hour tour which included a 2.5 hr train ride, panning for gold and sled dogs. What an…read moreamazing time w my mother who uses a rolling walker. As long as you can do a few steps you can do this tour. We had wild Jessie and he dresses the part. He's very knowledgeable about the history of Skagway. Since he lives in the town all year-round he gives great suggestions on places to eat and go. The sled dog demonstration was fun to watch. We got to meet the dogs and hold puppies. Plenty of dogs to go around. We then learned how to pan for gold. You get to keep it! They measure your gold and tell you what it's worth. Very fun. The water is warm so you don't freeze when panning for gold.

Our tour included the scenic White Pass Railway, Dredge Town gold panning experience, and slep dog…read moreexperience. Klondike Mike was our tour guide and really made the railway experience over the top. Incredibly informative, personable, and fun tour guide. Enjoyed how he interacted with the group individuals, especially when he spoke engaging our 8 year old daughter when talking how these experiences will last a life time, the importance of memories, etc. Dredge Town gold panning was corny, but fun fun. The only downside was how the actors let you know multiple times before you ever start panning to expect miniscule amounts which really breaks the illusion of the gold rush and panning. The sled talk was great and the dogs were fun to watch. They dogs only ran one lap around the track, it would have been nice to see them go a bit more since there is not a lot of space to view them run the view is likely to be obstructed for many in the group. Lots of cuddle time with the puppies and a lot of interaction with the adult dogs.

Visited Alaska Sled Dogs and Musher's Camp in May of 2025 during the 'shoulder season'. We decided…read moreto do this day excursion on our own and booked it through Alaska Shore Excursions for $598.47 for the 3 of us, saving $300 if we would have booked it through our cruise line (Norwegian). It was really nice because our group was really small, unlike going with the cruise ship excursion with a massive group. We got off at Skagway and the directions in the email said 'walk to the end of the pier' to meet an associate for Alaska Shore Excursions, not sure how we met up, I think we saw a van and headed for it. We were driven to another van, where Sarah took over as our guide and drove us to the middle of Skagway town so we could wait for another family, which showed up late. From there it was a 35 min drive to Musher's camp and we got some really great history from Sarah, who gave us the low-down on Skagway with fascinating facts such as: most of the wood used in Skagway came from a now-defunct town called Dyea that thrived over a 100 years ago, it was the size of SFO, but petered out for some reason. There are no MDs in Skagway, only 2 nurse practitioners. The high school graduating class only had 2 girls and 1 boy. Grocery shopping is limited to only 1x a week, on Wednesdays. The camp parking lot has a shop, but we didn't have much time to shop there. We had to get on a "unimog"; a monster truck Mercedes van outfitted with large wheels and low gears to take us up to a higher elevation (cooler temps for the dogs and less noise from yapping dogs for the Skagway residents). Once we got there we broke up into groups of 6 and we were led to our musher, Alex. We got onto a thing that looked like a super-large golf cart but it was pulled by Alaskan Husky dogs (fascinating history about them also). Alex's dogs had funny names like 'sushi' 'nori' 'wonton' 'fried rice' 'Charmander' 'Diglet' and 'Squirtle'. The dogs ages were 1.5 yrs old to 10 yrs old. The dogs did a great job pulling the 'sled', which was over 2,000 pounds. The ride lasted 10 mins and after we got to take photos with the dogs. We attended a talk at the end of the ride, led by a musher (too bad I forgot his name) about the Iditarod and how these dogs are training during the off-season and staying in shape pulling the land sleds. We saw a dog running in a giant "hamster wheel" and it was hard to concentrate on the lecture because the dog was stealing the show; the dog's name was Goodway. We got to pet Goodway soon after then go to the puppy pen and hold these baby dogs. It was a way to 'socialize' these puppies as well. I really enjoyed that. After our Musher's camp activities came to an end, we got back on the Unimog and back down to the lower parking lot area w/ the gift shop (again, not a lot of time to shop), and Sarah drove us back to the town of Skagway. I gave her a really nice tip because she contributed a lot to the total experience with her stories about Skagway and her expertly refined storytelling about a woman named Martha Black and Harriet Pullen, both influential women in Skagway/Alaska history. Would totally recommend you booking this tour directly with the dog camp or through Alaska Shore Excursions to save some money and also have a smaller, more intimate group.

This experience was amazing! All the staff at the camp, and the one getting us to the camp, were…read morevery helpful, knowledgeable and kind. It was a unique and great experience to meet people who actually have their own sled dogs and do races with them. I learned allot and had every question answered with happily :) A must do! The dogs, obviously, are amazing! You can see their want to work and run and how happy it makes them. It really shows how well taken care of and trained they are, the staff also loved all the dogs equally as well as they care for them. They helped get good pictures and we got to meet and pet all the dogs too! Best day ever really.

I was so excited to ride on the white pass train and it didn't disappoint the views are TOP TIER…read more The train is heated and comfortable. We saw many rivers, creeks forests, glaciers, mountains it was just beautiful and jaw dropping. It was a 2.5 train ride. It goes one way and turns around so that the the other side can see. My tip would be to sit on the left side going and try to sit on the right side coming back or if you can't sit on the right side go outside and get pics and videos of the beautiful.

SCENIC TRAIN RIDE! 4.8…read more The construction of this 110-mile narrow-gauge railroad began in May 1898 to help gold prospectors traverse the treacherous mountain terrain. Construction began in Skagway and, remarkably, the route to Whitehorse, Yukon, was completed in July 1900. Once our cruise ship docked, we headed directly to the White Pass station, selected a boarding time, and purchased our train tickets. Tickets can also be purchased online if you want to guarantee your preferred departure time. As we boarded, we chose seats on the left side of the train, which offered the more scenic views. However, don't worry if you sit on the opposite side; on the return journey, you'll have an entirely different perspective, so you won't miss out on the breathtaking scenery. The landscape is spectacular from beginning to end. From the gradual ascent at the start, winding alongside riverbeds and dramatic gorges, past cascading waterfalls and across historic wooden bridges, the scenery becomes increasingly impressive as the train makes its steep 3,000-foot climb toward the summit. The round-trip journey takes just under three hours. It may sound like a long ride, but the time passes quickly. Along the way, our train attendant provided a fascinating and vivid narration of what life was like during the Klondike Gold Rush, while pointing out significant landmarks, historical details, and intriguing sights along the route. There are restrooms aboard, and you're welcome to stand up and stretch your legs whenever you like. We especially enjoyed stepping out of our train car onto the open-air platform between the cars. Feeling the crisp mountain air rush around us was incredibly invigorating and made the experience even more memorable. Although we were fortunate to experience the journey on a nice and sunny day, it wasn't until I became a passenger on the White Pass & Yukon Route that I could truly appreciate the formidable challenges faced by the gold miners. Looking out at the rugged mountains, sheer cliffs, and unforgiving terrain, it was easy to imagine how daunting this landscape must have been, especially during the brutal winter months. If you love breathtaking mountain scenery combined with a fascinating glimpse into Klondike Gold Rush history, this is a wonderful excursion to experience. It's not just a train ride; it's a beautiful journey through history and some truly spectacular wilderness.

Highest admiration and praise to Paul and his like-new 1965 DeHavilland Beaver. It was my most…read morethrilling plane ride ever and I'm forever grateful to Paul and Amy. Other more articulate reviews describe the flight experience - read them! Never miss an opportunity to fly with Mountain Flying Services. Flight was on Saturday 5/16/26.

We loved our flight over Glacier Bay and the snow capped mountains. This was a highlight of our…read moreAlaska trip. Paul is a very competent pilot and the flight was comfortable and scenic. There were plenty of opportunities to take photos and see Glacier Bay and numerous other glaciers up close.

We had such an amazing time with Alaska X dog mushing. Not only did we go dog mushing but we also…read moreso retired dogs, teenage dogs and the puppies. The puppies were so cute I wanted to take them home. Our tour guide was so super cool, I'm so upset I always forget names because he was so good. He was older and with such a great personality. The person we got that went dog mushing with us was so good with the dogs. You can tell she really loved them and they take great care of them.

This is just one of the tours you can do…read more We had a great time. The driver was very informative about the area. We learned a lot that we didn't know. This is a good tour company.

This trip takes only 45 incredibly scenic minutes between the two beautiful Alaska towns of Haines…read moreand Skagway. Their service is safe and reliable, accessible docks and several departures throughout the day make it an easy way to explore these two fun-filled Alaska towns separated by 350 miles of road if you feel the need to drive. This is a locally owned business. The crew is over the top friendly & helpful !!

The fastest way to get between Haines and Skagway - a 40ish minute boat ride. The boat ride is very…read moresmooth and the views you get are incredible. There is no assigned seating, so I suggest showing up early if you want to guarantee yourself a spot on the outside or upper decks for viewing purposes. The loading docks in both Haines and Skagway are conveniently located near the cruise ships. I imagine the bulk of the passengers on the ferry are from cruise ships, so you may have trouble booking if it is a high-traffic time. The crew staff is very friendly and make the ride enjoyable by providing commentary on the surrounding areas, wildlife, and nature.

BEST EXPERIENCE EVER!!!…read more This was a port stop on my Princess Alaska Cruise. I book this excursion through the cruise line, but I had friends who booked it through another company that was about 10% cheaper. I wanted to do a dog sledding adventure down in Juneau, Alaska but unfortunately it got cancelled due to weather. But when we arrive in Skaway, AK I was ecstatic to hear there was room for this excursion. We started with an amazing clear sky helicopter ride over the glacier. It was amazing. It really is a once in a lifetime site. We were quite lucky that the air was so clear. We then touched down in the middle of the glacier near a dog musher camp. So you will actually be on ice so wear something warm!! It was 4 people to an dog trainer/musher and they introduced us to each dog that would be pulling us. They were all friendly dogs and loved to be petted. Also, we all got turns driving the sled, which was super awesome! It was a quick ride (or at least in my view) and we stopped a lot for picture taking. It really was a beautiful sight. After our ride, we got to meet and hold the puppy they had. SOOOO CUTE!!!! Everyone was friendly, professional, and informative. Each staff really had your vacation experience in mind and did what they could to make it a memorable one. Highly recommended!

Fantastic tour with a very knowledgeable guide with a kickass dog! Raymie is a great person who is…read moreawesome at what she does!!

To say we had a great tour would be an extreme understatement. Raymie's tour was fantastic. We went…read moreup to Carcross (Caribou Crossing) and enjoyed the entire ride. Raymie is incredibly knowledgeable and she made the history of Skagway enjoyable. The tour started out by learning a bit about Skagway (as we left town) and the entire trip was entertaining and educational. Going over the suspension bridge and seeing the Carcross desert were the highlights. We will definitely be looking Midnight Sun Excursions next time we dock in town.